J. C. WILLIAMSON'S COMEDY COMPANY.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 10526, 2 December 1916, Page 6

J. C. WILLIAMSON'S COMEDY COMPANY.

It is fairly well agreed by now thai there is no possible harm in a good hearty laugh now and then to relievo the strain of these strenuous tines, but that, on tlio contrary, occasional indulgences in a little wholesome relaxation is absolutely advisable as a mental tonic, This being so the public should and they probably will, avail themeselves of the opportunity to enjoy the latest side-splitting farce "Twin Beds." which i- in be staged for the first and only time in Palmcrston North by Mr Halo Hamilton and Miss Myrtle Tamiehill, supported by a brilliant company ol artists, at the Ojiera House next Tuesday evening. This "novelty in three acts" deals with the carlv experiences in married life ol voini" Mr and. Mrs Hawkins (Mr [Tale Hamilton and Miss Myrtle Tannehill). Harrv Hawkins has occupied a flat for ten years' with » reticence thai has kept him aloof from other dwellers under the same roof, I iii w hen he Lakes unto himself Blanche as a bride, the latter makes friends all round with remarkable celerity, and starts a mild flirtation with Signor Monti, an Italian singer, the occupier of another Hat. This comedy has obtained a bptirioua reputation for sp'iciness on the strength <>l (1,,. •),,,;,t, is" on the hoardings, bul the play is an ingenious network of tun. introducing nothing calculated t.n bring the "blush of shame to the check ol modesty." All throughout ihe piece there is much talk of twin beds, and a mix up of flats aim beds, but no opening for •he judiciously censorious ici step in. The foundation of the plot has been worked out very cleverly by the authors. Mistakes, simple enough in themselves, instead of being ininicdial 'l.\ rcctilied, arc made ' uso of to foster further blunders until an apparently interminable tangle is produced. !',.,t the complicated knot i«, speedily unravelled as soon as the authors reckon the audience have had their till of hilarity. Mr Maurice Dudley as the Italian artist who causes all tin- trouble in ihe Hat, Miss ('.■ ha. Chimin, us The singer's lirinhanded and philosphkal wife. Marion Marcm Clarke as ihe Irish servant, Mr Lkinald Howies as liie bridegroom, and Mi— Nancy Stewart as Amanda' l.arkin. all go to assist, in I ids not of fun Kxcellcnl book ing has taken place, and intending patrons arc strongly advised to book their seats a?, soon a., possible. The box plan is on ; \ icw at the theatre ollice.